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A GIRL SHAREHOLDER.
The Charming Massachusetts DamseI
Who is q Devotee to OnhinIopx


She lives in Maiden: she il seventee,
years old, or Whereabouts. and She i an
oPhloioglst-that is to say, her specially is
snakes. Very often, in pleasant summer
weather, this young girl, with hands clad
In high buck gloves and armed with a bot
tie of chloroform, turks about the fens. and
pools, and thickets watching for snakes. a
girl fair to look upon, sauntering, one
might imagine, with eyes upon the ground
In maiden meditation, fancy free. She is
In maiden meditation, indeed. but not
fancy free, because her fancy is bound to
snakes and she is searching intently for
some variety not yet added to her collec-
ton of several hundred. Presently she
stops; with an eager CLEAN in her eve she
crouches along step or two, her glove
clad right hand drawn back as if to clutch
some object; she springs forward toward
The ground with swift motion, and then
stands erect with the body of a snake
writhing about her arm in desperate
throes. She has it by the neck and pro-
ceeds calmly to thrust its head into the
neck of the bottle of chloroform.
Not many days ago this young scientist,
after rather desperate conflict, captured
IN the fells blacksnake 50 large and pow
erful that when it wrapped itself in the
mad grasp of its body about her arm it
strained her cords and muscles so severely
that she was lame for week 1t did not
prevent her, however, from sallying forth
again, and when she happened to perceive,
at the margin of pool, big watersnake
OF variety which she had not secured for
her collection, she lay in wait for it. As
the snake pounced upon frog she pounced
upon the snake; but the reptile was in its
element, and escaped her. Was she to be
batfied in that way? Not at all. She
managed to anchor frog in some way
upon stone at the edge Of the pool, at a
spot where the bank was overriding with
bushes. Then she stealthily laid herself
fiat upon her face under the bushes at
the brink Of the water, and there she lay
IN ambush for long time, while the snake
curlously eyed the frog. At last the snake,
with sudden resolution, made bold to seize
the frog; but as he did so, gloved hand,
swifter than his own sinuous motion,
darted from the bank, and he was pris-
oner, splashing the water of the pool in
vain effort to escape. The girl has one
grief-she has not been able to capture
with her own hands rattlesnake-Bos-
ton Transcript.
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An Eastern View of California,

California has not only enjoyed the best
year for fruit ever known in the history of
the State, but it is now happy also over an
unprecedented rush of travel from the
East. The Pacific Coast real estate boom
is evidently drawing many visitors who
have an eye to money-making, while the
sight-seers and seekers for health are more
numerous than ever. 1t is not strange
that Californians should feel greatly en-
couraged to find their wonderful resources
of soil, climate and varied productions
coming under the eye of more people than
at any former period For State so vast
in area, so richly endowed and so well
advertised in its infancy, California has
acquired very small population in the
thirty-three years of its history as a men,
Der of the Union. Kansas is far more
populous with half the area and no such
natural advantages. Distance from the
centers of population in Europe and the
Eastern States has been the one great
drawback to Californian progress, and if
enough visitors will only cross the noun
tains for even brief tours, the future of the
Pacific Coasts oldest and most famous di-
vision will be assured Cleveland Leader
and Herald.
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whitewashing Orange Trees.

Here is what Florida orange grower
has to say of the value of whitewash ap-
piled to the trunk of an orange tree: "In
the spring of 1885 We noticed that consid-
cradle moss was growing on the BODY of
the orange trees and increasing. We also
heard of the foot-rot in many groves.
which vas alarming growers, and they
were.buying the right TO use a wash as a
cure and preventive. We declined offers
of that kind, and made thin whitewash
of lime, adding handful of -four of sui
phur TO the pail of whitewash, and applied
1t to the body with whitewash brush,
after brushing off the moss with stiff
broom. The old growers said we would
make the trees hide-bound and iniure the
growth. We found the trees year later
with clean, bright bark, without any moss
and very thrifty. Last winter we gave
them another whitewashing, not because
they were not clean, but as protection
against possible frost. We have confidence
in whitewashing all fruit trees once in two
or three years, in the winter MONTHS
Occasionally a little moss is met with in
California orange groves, but our orchard
lists prefer to use a wash of soap-suds,
using whale-oll soap, and we have found
this very efficient in cleaning the trees
Rural Californian.
No moss whatever is to be found on the
orange trees growing in the dry, salubrious
atmosphere of Central California
interior and foothills, and the black
smut which infests orange trees in
Southern California Immediately disap-
pears as soon as Southern California
stock is transplanted in our foothills, the
natural home of the orange, and where the
fruit ripens from two to three months
earlier than at Los Angeles and Riverside.
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HAPPY THOUGHTS.
A philosopher says: 1t costs more t

A philosopher says: 1t costs more to
revenge wrongs than to bear them.
The strongest men are the most tender
hearted. The coolest and sweetest waters
flow from under the greatest rock.
Bad custom, consolidated into habit, is
such tyrant that men sometimes cling to
vices, even while they curse them.
If you do not censure till you have
heard both sides you will have less to re-
greet, and your opinion will be worth more.
True manners are the polish which lets
the internal humanity shine through. lust
as the polish on marble reveals its yeined
beauty.-Macdonald.
He who expresses in his conduct Justice
and charity, accomplishes the most beauti-
full works; the good man is, in his way,
the greatest of all artists.
A cheerful temper is like grain of
musk; 1t imparts its fragrance to every
thing that comes in contact with it, vet it
always remains the same.
Consume little time in regret. The
best repentance Is reformation. What
tears of contrition are powerless to effect.
an altered life easily accomplishes.
This life is but the beginning of life
that is to be broader, better, longer and far
more .pleasurable than this; life where
happiness Is secured by being good contin-
ually.
Religion makes all men equal, culture
makes them unequal. There must some
day be also system of culture which will
make men equal then only the right and
the true.-44uerbach.
Every man takes care that his neigbbor
shall not cheat him. But day comes
when he begins to care that he does not
cheat his neighbor Then all goes we'll.
lie has changed his market-cart into
chariot Of the sun.-Emerson.
You find yourself refreshed by the pres
ence OF cheerful people; why not make
earnest effort to confer that pleasure on
others? You will find half the battle is
gained If you never allow yourself to say
anything gloomy.-Lydia Maria Child.
Each man has his own fortune in his
hands, as the artist has piece of rude
matter, which he is to fashion in certain
shape. But the art of living rightly is
like all arts; the capacity alone is born
with us; 1t must be learned and practiced
with incessant care.
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The Moon AND THE WEATHER. Dur
ing long storm, persons who are well
versed in weather lore are often heard to
console themselves with the prediction
that there will be change of weather
when the moon changes. Nasmyth and
Carpenter characterizes as a popular error,
in its most absurd form, this belief that the
gradual turning of the moons face toward
and away from the sun could, at certain
points upset the existing condition of our
atmosphere, generate clouds and pour down
rain. In England land the same may be
said of America(, the weather changes
about every three days, and there is a
change of the moon every seven days, so
that many condolences must occur. Those
who believe that the moon rules the
weather" always credit such condolences
to lunar influence. But the theory is un-
tenable unless it applies to every case, and
unless the same effect is always produced
by the same cause. To suppose that n
change of the moon will turn dry weather
to wet or wet to dry indiscriminately is the
merest childishness, and contrary to all
meteorological records Popular Science
Monthly
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lFor the REcoRp-UNIoN.I
NIGHT.

Darkness once more enshrouds the earth.
Ana silence reigns supreme;
rushed Is the tuneful song birds mirth,
Mnlie in the armament there family CLEANS
me twinkling stars. whose soft pale light,
Oark shadows cas-. amid the gloom of night
The murmurirg breeze is borne with solemn
sound
Unto the listening ear, from far away
while nature rests in silence deep, profound
Cnbroken by the turmoil of the day;
ANA God, the ruler of the light,
Keeps watch DER all throughout the lonely
night.
Night, with its sombre shadows bringeth fear.
ana fills the heart with sorrowful unrest:
The storm-tOssed mariner sees not the danger
near,
As rides the ship upon the waves bright crest
DE doth not zee the fatal iceberg towering
high
When 10 the ship has struck in passing by.
But when for US the storms Of life are DER.
And weary, aching hearts are laid to rest
When We shall reach that bright celestial shore.
Where dwell the good, the pure, the biest,
wen hail with rapture heavens transcendant
light
FOR us there'll be no darksome night
-HRs. NELLIE BLOOM,
West Oakland, October 2. 1887
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"HIDING HEARTS" -Progressiv euchre,
which has been the fashionable domestic
game in cards for several years. is fast be-
ing superseded by new fad called "Hid-
ing Hearts" In this latter pastime the
entire pack is dealt, the PLAYER who
"takes" the most hearts loses. The game
is usually made thirty points, and the one
who first makes the number generally pays
some forfeit. The idea of the new
fad is to get rid of all the hearts in ones
hand as quickly as possible and not to
take" those of the opponents. Experts
say the best method of playing it is to get
rid of the high cards of any suit as quickly
as possible. There is no set trump in the
game, but all must follow whatever suit
is led, if they can. If not they can "throw
off" In throwing off" it is best to get
rid of the high hearts first, of course. A
good lead is deuce or tray of hearts, as it
is sure to bring out the hearts Of the
others, and always puts the play on some
body else. The game at first glance APP
pears quite simple, but there is consider
able head work required to prevent being
"stuck." Boston Transcript
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MocK Monrcrv ~ Yo,,rc ~,

Mock MoDEsTY IN YOUNG GIRLS
A blush is something sacred to pure wom-
anhood, and it is sad spectacle for
thoughtful eyes to note young woman so
far gone in the improprieties that she pre-
tends to be shocked at things which sim
pie, unaffected candor is far from thinking
of at ALL There are otherwise modest and
virtuous young ladies who manage to con-
vey by subtle insinuations that they are
deeply conscious of scenes which a really
modest woman would ignore. 1t is true,
indeed, as a great writer has said, that
a modest woman must be at times both
deaf and blind. Disagreeable happenings.
offensive to eyes and ears, are at times in
cidental to almost eyeryone's life. The
most sheltered young lady cannot be en-
tirely protected. She may find herself in
places where protane language reaches her
ears, where Objectionable sights greet her
eyes. 1t is then the time for her modesty
to take on an armor of dignity. 1t is the
time for her to be both deaf and blind
ITondn'S Journal
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MISCELLANEOUS.
The Theatrical Profession.


Merit will win and receive public recognition
and praise. Facts. which are the outcome Of
general experience, growing through years OF
critical and practical test, become as rooted and
immoyable as the rock of Gibraltar In public
opinion, and henceforth need no further guaran-
tee as 10 their genuineness. The indisputable
fact that Swifts Specific is the best blood puri-
fer in the world. is one of these immovable
Gibraltar rock facts of which we have spoken,
and every days experience roots this conviction
deeper and deeper in public opinion. Every
class of our people in America and in Europe,
every trade, calling and profession, including
the medical profession; have borne voluntary
and its infallibe efficacy in curing all diseases
of the blood. These testimonials are on file By
the thousands, and open to the inspection OF
all. Now come, unsolicited, two distinguished
members of the theatrical profession, who CRATE
fully testify to the wonderful curative qualities
OF the Specific in their individual cases. Their
testimonials are herewith submitted to the pub
lie without further comment-let them speak
for themselves. The lady is a member of the
famous Thaha Theater Company, of New York,
and formerly of the Residence Theater, Berlin,
Germany, and of MoVicker's Stock Company,
of Chicago. The gentleman is well-kpown
member of the New York Thalia Theater Com
pany. Both are well-known in theatrical cir
eles in this country and in Europe.
Charlotte Randow's Testimony.
NEW YORK, May 8, 1887.
Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga:
Gentlemen-Having been annoyed with pirl-
pies, eruptions and roughness of the skin from
bad condition of my blood, for more than q
year, used leading preparation of sarsapa-
riIla and other advertised remedies 10 no effect.
Then consulted prominent physician, and
from his treatment received no benefit. then
concluded 10 Try the S. s. 8. remedy for the
blood, and five or six packages. by thorough
eradication of my trouble and restoring smooth
ness to my skin, have made me happy, and
cheerfully give you this testimonial for such
IIs and pnltlicifv &c wish n 10 Of N
CHARLOTTE RAINBOW.
152 Bowery, near Canal street.
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Hugo Hasskerrs Testimony.

The swift SPECIFIC Company, AtIanta, Ca:
Gentiemen-For two years had severe case
of ecze ma. I used tar soaps, sulphur soaps. and
various other remedies, and was prescribed fer
by numbers of physicians, but found no relief.
At last determined ts try the s. s. S. remedy,
and Sc zen or eight bottles have thoroughly re-
lieved me, and you can use this certificate In
any manner you wish. HUGO HASsKERI,
Member of Thalia Theater.
New York, May 3, 1887.
Trealise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
freet THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer g. Atlanta Ga
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TEMPERANCE BEvERAGEs.-Do not go to
the country without bottle of Angostura
Bitters TO flavor your drinking water, soda
and lemonade. and keep free from malaria
and all disorders of the digestive organs.
Be sure it is the genuine Angostura of
world wide fame and manufactured only
by DIR. ]. G. B. Siegert & Sons.
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onIv Thirtr-six Per Cant.

Of those who die from consumption inherit
the disease. In all other cases it must either
be contracted through carelessness, or, ac-
cording to the new theory of tubercular
parasites, received directly from others as
an infectious disease. But in either case,
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
is positive remedy for the disease in its
early stages. 1t is delay that is dangerous.
IF your are troubled with shortness of
breath, splitting of blood, night sweats, or a
lingering cough, do not hesitate to procure
this sovereign remedy NJ once.
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CtTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAC
y ramento, SIS. In the Superior Court in and for
said county. The people of the State of Califor-
mia to JOHN DRohAN greeting: You are
in the Superior Court of the county of Sacra-
mento, State aforesaid, by the filing of a
complaint in the Clerks Office of said Court on
the 9th day of JULY, 1887, in which action
MICHAEL DRoHAN is plaintiff and you are de-
PENDANT That the general nature of the action,
as appears from said complaint. Is as follows:
To recover Judgment against you for the sum
OF 81 lob %, and interest thereon from the 18th
day OF August, 1882. at the rate Of seven per
cent. per annCm. And plaintiff alleges that on
the 18TH day OF August, 1852, in the Superior
Court OF the county OF Sacramento, State of CAL
ifornia, Judgment was duly gwen aud made
by said Court in favor of plaintiff and against
you, in an action in said Court last above named
pending, wherein this plaintiff and said defend
ant was celendant, Cor the sum of 81 100 so
gold coin. which said judgment bears interest
at the rate of seven Ier cent. per annurn, and
that the same has not been paid and is due, ow-
ing and unpaid. ell of which will more fully
appear in the complaint, to which reference
is hereby DIede. And you are hereby directed
to appear and answer said complaint within
ten days from the service of this writ, ex-
elusive of the Day of service, if served on you in
said county of Sacramento; and within thirty
days. exclusive of the day of service, If served
elsewhere. And you are further notified tn
unless you so appear and answer within the
time above specified, the plaintiff will take
default aud JUDGMENT agaii st you rs prayed for
in the complaint
In testimony whereof, I, VIM. B. Hamilton,
Clerk of the Court aforesaid, hereunto set my
hand and Gihx the seal of said Court this etA
IsEAL.i WM. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY Jos. J. GurH, Deputy Clerk.
RoB'T T DEvLIN, Attorney for Plsintih
s10-9tS
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SUFFERERS from the effects of uuinine,
used as remedy for chills and fever, should
try Ayers Ague Cure. This preparation is
powerful tonic, wholly vegetable, and
without particle Of any noxious drug.
Warranted sure cure.
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funeral expenses wuz added to that five
cents it wouldn't come so cheap, and SEE
l, You won't live through many more
glasses, and you'll see you won't. Why?p
seq /, you are a-drownin' out your in
sides. There is such thing as bein' too
graspin', Josiah Allen SEE /, "The
children of Israel used to want to lay up
more NANNY than they wanted or needed,
and it split on their hands" From $50
nluntha at Saratoga" By Josiah Aliens HTte.
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Use heated knife to cut hot bread and
the latter will not be soggy.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-04-14

My case has been . very curious one for about
thirteen years At intervals of about one week
would be attacked with spells of severe and
most excruciatiue pain, always commencing in
the region of mykidneys. The pain would then
90 upwards and affect my body and head, and
seemed to penetrate my very eyeballs, creating
the most intense suffering. lasting about eight
hours each spell
Ires0fted to all AiAds Of medicine without
benefit Several doctors treated my case, but none
gave relief finally used B. B. B as an experiment
and 10 my utter astonIshment all pain and SUI
fering vanished after using thre dOses To the
present time l have used three bottles, and not
q pain has ever returned. do not know what
was the matter, neither could my physician
name the complaint. The B. B. B. acted finely
and powerfully upon my kidneys; my appetite
has been splendid and my constitution built up
rapidly.
r THOMAS.
Constitution, Ga, May 6. 1886
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-04-14

nard; has Whist b ~ accnApiished seAsn can
do, q they WI psttssn afes him. 10 trouble
to make mooney b floridA BY veil directed
Efforts. Mr.. Demens, President Of the Orange
Bell Railway. new building ftom Monroe, 90
the j., T. & K. W. Railway. to Point Fnellis,
on the Gulf Of Mexico, has returned home from
New York. having purchased steel rails for the
entire remainder Of the road, from Oakland 10
Pnellis. These rails will b shipped - last a.
possible, the fifst shipment % be- made In April
Grading 10 being pushed forward rapidly at the
different points-four gangs, Of about $50 men
ct Oakland the latter part Of April, and the work
will be pushed forward rapidly. II is expected
that the entire work will be compl+ted 70 Point
Pinellis by November let next This road runs
through ono Of the most productive sections Of
the State, and through the southern portion Of
Sumter county.
-Leesburg Commercial: A gentleman from
Oxford informed % last week that the farmers
In his section are planting largely this year in
cotton, corn, potatoes and other farm crops
What IL said Of Oxford applies to every other
section Of Sumter county. and the natural con-
clusion Is that our farmers will hereafter live
and keep up their places without depending on
the orange crop, truck farms and land Salea- In
other words, they are getting down to q safe and
sound financial basis in their operations, and .
more prosperous time for Sumter county than
ever before enjoyed may reasonably be ex-
peeled. The old State capital, Tallahassee, is
getting on a big boom. Lands and lots sold
there hast week summed up $11 900 and more.
Tallahassee IS naturally a beautiful city, and is
situated IN one of the very best sections Of the
State. We glcry in her prosperity, and hope ii
will continue. As we 20 to press We learn
that n. u. Lsckhart committed suicide on yes
terday afternoon, about o'clock, by shooting
himself through the head with u revolver at the
house of L. B. Tinkhsm, 10 Orange Bend, in
this county. Mr.. LOckhart has been a resident
of this county during the last two or three years.
He was prior to thai = citizen Of LAGRANGE, Ga.
During bis residence in this county he conducted
himself in . moral and upright manner and won
the esteem of those with whom he came in con-
tact. He was about twenty-four years Of age
unmarried, and member 10 good standing Of
the n. E. Church, South. The cause Of his rash
act was temporary insanity. His mental de-
preston for more than a week past was quite
apparent to those who saw him during that time
as we are informed. His remains will be in.
TERED this evening in the Orasge Bend GENE
terry, according 10 hin request left in writing.